New Hampshire announces date of Presidential Primary

New Hampshire Secretary-of-State Bill Gardner announced today that New Hampshire will hold its Presidential Primary on January 8th, 2008; two weeks ahead of the Michigan Primary, and five days before the first-in-the-nation Iowa Caucus.

Gardner announced the date that many were expecting after much talk about a December Primary. This announcement so far gives New Hampshire the first-in-the-nation Primary. New Hampshire state law requires it be that way.

Gardner’s decision comes after Michigan's Jan. 15 presidential primary was given the go ahead following a decision early Wednesday by the Michigan Supreme Court. Michigan still remains one of the 2008 campaign's first contests.

The January 8th Primary is the earliest ever. The date resulted after other states around the country scheduled their own early primaries and caucuses to attract candidates before the major party nominees were chosen.

It is now very likely and possible that Democratic and Republican nominees could be chosen by Feb. 5-“Super Tuesday,” when 22 states vote.

New Hampshire has held the first-in-the-nation primary since 1920.

Republicans Choose Hillary as Democratic Candidate

I found it very interesting that the way the republican candidates in the debate held at the University of Michigan, constantly mentioned Hillary Clinton.

They feel that Hillary has already recieved the democratic nomination when the Primary in New Hampshire is still a couple months away. I will be interested to hear the response from other democratic candidates.

Any one else find that interesting?

Debate in Michigan for Republicans

Republican Candidates including Fred Thompson who will participate in his first presidential debate will be apart of this CNBC/MSNBC/Wall Street Journal Republican Presidential Debate in Michigan.

The debate will be carried live on CNBC from 4:00 – 6:00 pm est, replaying on MSNBC at 9:00 pm. It is expected to focus on economic issues.